Drugs Payment Scheme Coverage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2017

Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Questions (602)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

602. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the financial hardship endured by many persons and families with coeliac disease due to the costs of purchasing many gluten-free products; and his plans to either directly or in co-operation with other Departments improve supports to these persons and families. [4533/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013, the HSE has statutory responsibility for the administration of the community drug schemes; therefore, the matter has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.